Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Culture. Show all posts

Friday, December 28, 2007

A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Robert Pringle


A Short History of Bali: Indonesia's Hindu Realm (Short History of Asia series, A) By Robert PringlePublisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 266 Date: 2004-04-01 ISBN:1865088633 PDF 2.10 MB

Covering the history of Bali from before the Bronze Age to the presidency of Megawati Sukarnoputri, this examination highlights the ethnic dynamics of the island and its place in modern Indonesia. Included is an analysis of the arrival of Indian culture, early European contact, and the complex legacies of Dutch control. Also explored are the island's contemporary economic progress and the environmental problems generated by population growth and massive tourist development.

A Short History of Cambodia: From Empire to Survival (Short History of Asia series, A) | By John Tully


A Short History of Cambodia: From Empire to Survival (Short History of Asia series, A) By John TullyPublisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 288 Date: 2006-09-01 ISBN:1741147638 PDF 2.02 MB

In this concise and compelling history, Cambodia’s past is described in vivid detail, from the richness of the Angkorean empire through the dark ages of the 18th and early-19th centuries, French colonialism, independence, the Vietnamese conflict, the Pol Pot regime, and its current incarnation as a troubled democracy. With energetic writing and passion for the subject, John Tully covers the full sweep of Cambodian history, explaining why this land of contrasts remains an interesting enigma to the international community. Detailing the depressing record of war, famine, and invasion that has threatened to destroy Cambodia, this discussion shows its survival to be a testament to the resilience of the human spirit.


Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL - 3rd Edition


Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL - 3rd EditionSitePoint; 3rd edition (October 2004) 373 pages English ISBN:0975240218 PDF 1.99Mb

Together, PHP and MySQL form the most widely used open source database and scripting technologies on the Web today. As a budding Web developer, you need to learn and master PHP and MySQL. Build Your Own Database Driven Website Using PHP & MySQL is a hands-on guide to learning all the tools, principles, and techniques needed to build a fully functional database-driven Web site using PHP and MySQL.This book covers everything from installing PHP and MySQL under Windows or Linux, to building a live Web-based content management system. It also covers more advanced topics such as the storage of binary data in MySQL, and cookies and sessions in PHP, and comes complete with a set of PHP and MySQL reference tables that include PHP and MySQL syntax, functions, column types, and more.This book not only provides easy access to all the code samples demonstrated, but, more importantly, it leaves you with the confidence and know-how to adapt the principles and techniques to your own Web design projects.

A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: Tribute, Trade and Influence (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Martin Stuart-


A Short History of China and Southeast Asia: Tribute, Trade and Influence (Short History of Asia series) By M. S. FoxPublisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 292 Date: 2003-11-01 ISBN:1864489545 PDF 3.20 MB

This informative but concise history of China and Southeast Asia is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Portable and attractively designed, it includes color illustrations, maps, and a brief history of the region. Explored are relations between China and Southeast Asia across two millennia; patterns of diplomacy, commercial networks, and migration; and how these have varied over time. With a focus on modern history, this is a fascinating account of imperial ambition, internal collapse and revival, cultural and commercial endeavors, and war and revolution. Important insight into the complicated history of the fastest-growing region in the world is offered.


A Short History of Indonesia: The Unlikely Nation? (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Colin Brown


A Short History of Indonesia: The Unlikely Nation? (Short History of Asia series, A) By Colin BrownPublisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 288 Date: 2004-04-01 ISBN:1865088382 PDF 3.24 MB

This succinct work of history charts the growth of Indonesia, a remarkable nation of more than 6,000 inhabited islands. With lucid originality, the text incorporates more than 2 million years of history with depth and brevity-particularly focusing on Indonesia's development into a microcosm of a multi-ethnic modern world. Many current concerns are perceptively addressed, such as the legacy of European-Asian trade, Dutch colonialism, and the emergence of what has become the largest Muslim population in the world.

A Short History of Japan: From Samurai to Sony (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Curtis Andressen


By Curtis Andressen"A Short History of Japan: From Samurai to Sony (Short History of Asia series, A)"Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 268 Date: 2003-05-01 ISBN:1865085162 PDF 1.89 MB

Offering a compelling introduction to Japan's rich culture and fascinating history for travelers, businesspeople, and students, this guide discusses the influence of China; the impact of feudalism, modernization, and imperialism; Japanese history of war and peace; and today's economy and uncertainty. Traced are the threads of history, environment, and culture that run through the centuries to explain much about the Japan of today.

A Short History of Laos: The Land in Between (Short History of Asia series, A) | By Grant Evans


By Grant Evans"A Short History of Laos: The Land in Between (Short History of Asia series, A)"Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 272 Date: 2003-05-01 ISBN:1864489979 PDF 2.06 MB


This comprehensive and vivid history of Laos is an ideal introduction for tourists, business travelers, and students. Informative and portable, it chronicles the history of Laos from ancient times, when the dynastic states of the region waxed and waned, to the turmoil of the Vietnam War and independence from France. This guide investigates these key events under a new light and presents serious challenges to the conventional views about Laos's intriguing history.



A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and West (Short History of Asia series, A)


Virginia Matheson Hooker, "A Short History of Malaysia: Linking East and West (Short History of Asia series, A)"Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 372 Date: 2003-11-01 ISBN: 1864489553 PDF 3.61 MB


The origins of Malaysia's aboriginal peoples, the years of Western domination in the country, and the forceful political stance of its current leader are all outlined in this lively and informative account of Malaysia's history and politics. A concise and accessible look at this constantly changing country, this book is perfect for travelers, students, teachers, and businesspeople. Discussed are the major trends in its contemporary political life and the challenges the country faces in the 21st century as Malaysia serves as a model for rapid modernization. The lives of individuals from various time periods are examined to create a complete picture of Malaysia. Also included are maps and illustrations.